Yankees take game one vs Cardinals 4 – 1
On October 4, 1928 — Game 1 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals is a swift execution before 61,425 fans at Yankee Stadium. Babe Ruth has a single and double, and scores two runs, one on Bob Meusel’s 4th-inning home run, and Lou Gehrig is 2 for 4 with two RBI off Bill Sherdel. Pitcher Waite Hoyt sets the Cardinals down with three hits, one a solo home run by Jim Bottomley in the 7th inning, for a 4 – 1 victory.
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